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Kim Woodbridge WordPress Consultant


How to Send Updates to Facebook Fans based on their LocationYesterday

Like all of us, I get a lot of emails. I try to answer them all even though general inquiries don’t get answered very fast.

Sometimes, however, an email question gives me an idea for a post – like this one.

I was asked if it was possible to send updates to Facebook fans based on their location. Since I am unable to store a lot of new information in my brain anymore, I tested it out and determined that, yes, it can be done.

So, here’s how to do it.

  1. Go to your Fan Page
  2. Click on Edit Page
  3. On the right click on the link that says Send an Update – it’s in the Promote Your Page section.
  4. Check the box that says Target this Update. You can select a country and then target by State/Region and City.

I wish more people would use this. I think it’s silly when I get updates for things occuring in Kansas and California – it’s highly unlikely I’ll be attending ;-) Take a couple of extra minutes and target the updates to those who will be most interested.

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Vacation in Vermont 2010September 1

As many of you know I was on vacation in Vermont the last couple of weeks. It really wasn’t all that different than my visit last year where I spent a lot of time at the lake and went to the county fair. I’ve been back for a couple of days and have been trying to get back to work and get caught up on emails but “real” life has been getting in the way.

When I first returned in was late in the evening. I organized our stuff, got Alex cleaned up and into bed and was then going to sort some email, take a shower and go to bed. I discovered, however, that my internet was out. And I had no idea if it had just happened or if it had been out for days. After having spotty internet access while away, I wasn’t mentally prepared to not have it at home. I spent way too much time on the phone with Verizon who ultimately determined they needed to send out a technician. Fortunately, they had an opening the next day but gave me the between 8am-6pm appointment. I was hoping it was on the ea

WordPress Assistance – You Can Lean on MeAugust 30

A big thank you to all of my online friends and awesome clients. My friends all insisted that I have a great vacation and that I relax. And my clients were more than patient waiting for me to return.

As my current clients know, you can lean on me. And for any potential clients, know that you can lean on me. I am usually faster than turtle but sometimes I take my time mulling over the best solution.

I have a client who always pays by check and sends awesome cards with her payments. It was so wonderful to return home and discover that my client thinks of me as her Wonder Woman that defeats her dinosaur WordPress problems. The card and the note meant more to me than the check.

(Anti) Social Lists 8/29/10August 29

Well, I am back from vacation physically but I think mentally I am still away. I intended to jump right back into things when I returned but I tend to forget how exhausted I am the first day back. I also had a number of problems to deal with such as my DSL not working because the cat chewed up a wire heading to a phone jack and the insurance company not processing things correctly.

The first day back was gorgeous but it’s really heating up again. Doesn’t the weather know that summer is supposed to be over once I return from Vermont? ;-)

I don’t have too many links this week but I wanted to get back to my posting schedule again.

Enjoy!

VacationAugust 18

I’m on vacation for the next 10 days and am traveling now. There will be posts but I’m not sure if I’ll be keeping up with my regular posting schedule.

Try not to miss me too much. ;-)

And someone IS housesitting.

I’ll leave you with this…